Bob and Eileen Gilman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bob and Eileen Gilman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $125,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$125,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,500
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was up from $66,000 the year before.
53% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9,000 | 2 | $92,368 |
| 2024 | $66,000 | 8 | $4.8 million |
| 2025 | $125,000 | 15 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
Bob and Eileen Gilman Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Bob and Eileen Gilman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $75,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $25,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $15,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| God's Love We Deliver Inc | General operating | $30,500 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General operating | $25,000 |
| Project EATS | General operating | $20,000 |
| One Spirit Learning Alliance | General operating | $10,000 |
| Columbia Riverkeeper | General operating | $10,000 |
| Grow Portland | General operating | $5,000 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Living Arts Alliance | General operating | $5,000 |
| LongHouse Reserve | General operating | $3,500 |
| Sag Harbor Partnership Inc | General operating | $3,000 |
| Edge and Center Inc | General operating | $2,500 |
| Grown in Haiti Inc | General operating | $2,000 |
| Hamptons Community Outreach | General operating | $1,500 |
| Mas House & BIPOC Art Studio | General operating | $1,500 |
| Peconic Land Trust Inc | General operating | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jon Gilman
- Jules Gilman
- Laurrien Gilman
Questions people ask
Does Bob and Eileen Gilman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bob and Eileen Gilman Family Foundation give?
$125,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Bob and Eileen Gilman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jon Gilman (President/Director), Jules Gilman (Treasurer/Director) and Laurrien Gilman (Vice President/Secretary/Director).
What does Bob and Eileen Gilman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and arts and culture.